Monday, 16 May 2011

ART AND WINE AT ICARIO IN MONTEPULCIANO

AN ART EXHIBITION INSIDE THE ICARIO'S CELLAR IN MONTEPULCIANO, STARTING BY THE 15TH OF MAY AND UP TO THE 15TH OF DECEMBER 2011. DON'T MISS A WINE TASTING OF NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO INSIDE THE ART ROOM!

The Icario's cellar: Among the hills, the colors and the light that frame the striking atmosphere of Val d’Orcia, the project of Icario’s cellar spreads over a 3.390 square meter surface.

Designed by Studio Valle Progettazione, the building is based on the principles of functionality, innovation, low impact on the environment and strong architectural image.

The architectural style makes a strong impact thanks to the use of hand-broken Sienese stone for the exterior and the use of a geometrical network of steel beams and glass surfaces in the design of the interior space.

The choice of the materials and the furniture for the interior space has been designed by Studio Ciompi and takes inspiration from earth’s warm colors, light and air’s transparency.

Blending tradition and modernity results in the union of traditional spaces (offices, areas for ageing, fermentation, vinification and bottling, storehouse, tasting rooms) and spaces designed for the cultural activities open to the public.

The highly technological fermentation process is counterbalanced by traditional ageing in oak.

This all takes place in distinctive areas designed to accommodate the wine’s various production phases and guarantee a high standard of excellence from the arrival of the grapes, placed high up outside, through to bottle ageing which is carried out in the underground area of the building.

Technological and traditional material exist side by side making Icario’s winery a modern building that is, at the same time, strongly rooted in the local traditional architectural style.
where: http://www.icario.it/doveSiamo.asp